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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 2Art. 10§ 5481 Fee And Fine Deposits

§ 5481 Fee And Fine Deposits

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§ 5481 Fee And Fine Deposits

Key Takeaways

  • •Money from driver's licenses, permits, and traffic fines goes to the State Highway Account.
  • •Counties keep 20% of the fees and fines they collect.
  • •The state also adds money it gets from the federal government for roads to this account.

Example

You get a speeding ticket and pay a $100 fine.

$80 of your fine goes to the State Highway Account for road repairs, and $20 stays in your county.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5481 Fee And Fine Deposits

All license, permit, application, and renewal fees, and all fines, collected by the director and his or her authorized agents in accordance with this chapter shall be deposited in the State Highway Account in the State Transportation Fund, except that 20 percent of all fees and fines collected by county clerks appointed by the director shall be retained by the county in which the fees are collected. All money received by the state from the United States pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 131 of Title 23 of the United States Code shall be deposited in the same account. All fees and fines shall be accounted for by the director in the manner provided by law. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 152, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

highwayportlicensefinedirectorunited statesapplicationaccordance

Related Statutes

  • § 5483 Highway Fund Administration Costs
  • § 7401 Licensee Practice Status Reporting
  • § 7630 Funeral Trust Fund Assignment
  • § 166 Continuing Education Program Guidelines
  • § 23106 Alcoholic Beverage Storage Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 5481.
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